Butt out over Western forces in Ukraine – POLITICO
Work on security guarantees for Ukraine has accelerated following a gathering of European leaders at the White House…
German defense chief slaps down von der Leyen’s talk of EU troops for Ukraine – POLITICO
He acknowledged that governments are weighing what might be possible “under which conditions and reservations,” but stressed: “To…
Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
The chancellor’s comment is among the strongest public expressions of doubt yet from a European leader that Trump’s…
EU leaders open their arms to Moldova, denouncing Putin’s ‘lies’ – POLITICO
“While just a few hundred kilometers from your capital, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is ongoing, it’s…
Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump – POLITICO
Maria Shagina, a sanctions expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said that while the Russian economy…
Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas
By Romane Armangau with Associated Press Published on 22/08/2025 – 14:17 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…
Trump’s intel chief freezes out Five Eyes allies on Ukraine – POLITICO
While it carved out exceptions for diplomatic channels and battlefield intelligence for Ukraine, it strikingly excludes sharing from…
5 oddest moments from European leaders’ trip to see Trump – POLITICO
Trump interjected, “I said the same thing.” Turning to Zelenskyy, Trump added helpfully, “That’s the one that attacked…
Trump pressures Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes meeting – POLITICO
Zelenskyy put out his own message shortly thereafter, reiterating that “we all share a strong desire to end…
Russia pierces Ukrainian defense in Donetsk as Putin-Trump talks approach – POLITICO
On Friday, Russian leader Putin will meet American President Donald Trump in Alaska to potentially discuss ending the…